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Francis Duru listen (born July 27, 1969) is a Nigerian actor who in 2007 received the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.[1][2] In 2010 Duru was appointed as the interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria[3] and also in the same year was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Francis Duru
Duru in 2019.
Born	Francis Ogide Duru (1969-07-27) 27 July 1969 (age 53) Cameroon
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	University of Port Harcourt
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1989-Present
Children	4

Early life and education

Duru was born on July 27, 1969[2][4] in Cameroon to Nigerian parents who hail from Imo State a southeastern geographical location of Nigeria. He received both primary and secondary school education in Cameroon but in order to obtain a B.Sc. degree, he moved to Nigeria where he applied to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State and was accepted as an undergraduate to study Theatre arts. In 1996 he obtained a B.Sc. degree in Theatre Arts.[5][1]

Career

Duru debuted in the Nigerian movie industry in 1989 with a movie titled Missing Mark. The movie was directed by the now deceased director; Ndubuisi Oko. Duru’s feature in the movie did not do enough for his career as at the time he was still regarded as an up-and-coming actor.

Duru became more prominent in the Nigerian movie industry in 1994 after featuring in an action comedy movie titled Rattle Snake[6][5] a movie produced by now deceased director; Amaka Igwe.[7] He played a significant role in a character called Ahanna.[8][9]

Award

Duru was a recipient of the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.[5] He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award in 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Mboputa.[10]

Humanitarian works

Duru has worked extensively with local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to ensure that African children have a better education and a higher standard of living. According to a Nigerian reputable print media called the Vanguard,[3] Duru has worked with UNICEF, USAID, LEAP AFRICA and COMPASS.[3]

Personal life

Duru and his wife Adokiye got married in 2003 and both have four children together. Duru and Adokiye both attended the University of Port Harcourt.[11]

Selected filmography

• The Good Husband (2020)
• Mboputa (2020)
• Stigma (2013)
• Home In Exile (2010)
• Nnenda (2009)
• Always Mine (2009)
• Breaking Heart (2009)
• Entanglement (2009)
• Bless My Soul (2008) as Emeka
• Lumba Boys (2008)
• One On One (2008)
• Worst Enemy (2008)
• Laviva (2007)
• Final War (2007)
• Gods Of No Mercy (2007)
• Great Ambassadors (2007)
• House In Crisis (2007)
• Love And Likeness (2007)
• Persecution (2007)
• Rhythm Of Love (2007)
• Royal Grandmother (2007) as Azubuike
• Short Of Time (2007)
• Silent Whispers (2007)
• Total War (2007) as Pastor Henry
• Warriors Of Satan (2007)
• Will Of God (2007)
• Clash Of Interest (2006)
• Forces Of Nature (2006)
• My Girl Friend (2006)
• My Little Secret (2006)
• Personal Assignment (2006)
• Soul Engagement (2006)
• Soul Engagement II (2006)
• Soul Engagement III (2006)
• Sound Of Love (2006)
• Sound Of Love II (2006)
• Sweet Sound (2006)
• Sweet Sound II (2006)
• Tears From Holland (2006)
• Tears From Holland II (2006)
• Upside Down (2006)
• Upside Down II (2006)
• Without Apology (2006)
• Without Apology II (2006)
• Rattle Snake (1995)
• Missing Mark (1989)

Awards and nominations

Year	Award ceremony	Category	Film	Result	Ref
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo	Mboputa	Won	[12]

References

External links

• Francis Duru at IMDb

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